Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment

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Apr 9, 2024, 11:50 am100 pts
Responsible owners of the UK's 22 million cats and dogs may well have followed advice from many vets to treat pets with a monthly preventative "spot on" flea and tick treatment. However, these treatments are polluting our rivers and could pose a health risk to pet-loving families, according to new research.

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